"It was a touching moment, full of poignant gentleness, amid great wealth," reported Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer, about the press conference held Saturday, October 17, 2009, during which history-making philanthropist Barbara Dodd Anderson '50 and her longtime friend Warren Buffett answered questions from reporters.

"Warren believes in giving generously while you can still see the results," Barbara said. "I agree. This library amazes me. I'm so pleased with it."